For many of us, the joy of spending time outdoors is easy to take for granted. Whether we are heading to the nearest camp ground or jumping in our boat to venture into the open water, these freedoms are sometimes overlooked. Unfortunately, many of our men and women who served in battle find it difficult… [read more]
I have had the pleasure of knowing Steve for the last 7 years and have purchased 5 Boats from him each one bigger than the other. I have found Steve to be knowledgeable, trustworthy, someone you can count on to follow up on all aspects of the selling process. He is professional has good interpersonal sk… [read more]
Our experience working with Steve Messenger in trying to find a boat was stress free from beginning to end. Steve went above and beyond not only scouting out boats for us to look at, but updated us on every aspect of the buying process and did all he could to make our dream come true happen in a timely fashi… [read more]
A hidden gem exists on the very tip of Long Island in New York. The small fishing town of Montauk contains some of the best seafood restaurants and dining venues the Northeast has to offer. Here is our list that will be sure to entertain and excite your taste buds. While you are there, stop into our new Lon… [read more]
Will Petersen has dedicated the majority of life to yachting and the marine industry. He is an experienced yacht racer and educator of the sport. As a Southern California native, Will Petersen grew up boating in the California Yacht Club Junior Program, where he was honored to represent the club as J… [read more]
The Beneteau Group announced it bought Rec Boat Holdings, a group of U.S. brands owned by Platinum Equity Group, which includes Michigan-based Four Winns, Glastron, Wellcraft and Scarab. Beneteau says the acquisition is in line with the group’s development strategy for the North American marke… [read more]
How can a selling a boat be pleasurable experience – hire Skip Denison. He told me to be prepared for the boat to be on the market for up to 1 year, he had it sold in 2 months. I have never had a salesman talk to me as straight as Skip did and turn in such incredible performance. Skip was not told what my bo… [read more]
Just a short note to tell you thanks for all your hard work to successfully market our boat for us Peter. Your efforts and attention to our wants while managing our expectations was great. We have sold several boats in the past and have to say this was the most professional boat transaction we have ever h… [read more]
For the second month in a row, U.S. yacht brokerage sales showed marked improvement after a slump in the 2014 first quarter; May 2014 boat-sales volume was the second highest in a single month of sales since 2008, 3% behind May 2013, with total sales of 3,653 units. Compared to a year ago, powerboat sal… [read more]
She’s stout and sultry? How’d they make that happen? The all-aluminum, Dutch-built Van der Heijden 52 quayside in Fort Lauderdale, Florida catches the attention anyone waterside. If boat sections could speak, her plumb bow might say it’s ready to slice and dice sloppy seas, while her broad shoul… [read more]
South Florida’s marine industry is well-positioned to supply the materials, expertise and trained workers to handle the wave of repairs, refits, repowering and interior remodeling anticipated during the next seven to 10 years on the thousands of yachts over 80 feet built from 1998 to 2010, said P… [read more]
Denison Yacht Sales has announced the opening of its newest office location in Montauk, New York at Montauk Yacht Club Resort and Marina. Headed by Denison yacht broker and Long Island native, Joe Laundrie, the office will focus mainly on the sale of large motoryachts and sportfishing yachts. “… [read more]
Joyce and I are both Real Estate Brokers and know the value of having Buyer specific representation during a sales transaction. When we walked into the Denison Yacht Sales and met with you about buying a motor yacht, we felt a good connection. You organized showings of different boats that could matc… [read more]
U.S. brokerage sales fell in May, but volume for the month was the second-highest for a single month of sales since 2008. May sales totaled 3,653, down 3 percent from 3,783 in the same month a year earlier, according to YachtWorld member brokers. Powerboat sales declined modestly from May 2013, sail… [read more]
Just received the 2009 Sea Ray Sundancer 330. I am greatly impressed by his professional help in picking the right boat and made the whole sale process so effortless and stress free. The surveyor, insurance agent and transporter Brian recommended have provided great services. I would have no reser… [read more]
My relationship with Jean-Marie Cabri began five years ago, when I decided to buy my first sailing yacht. For me, as I would assume for most, this decision carried with it high passion – yet careful respect. Passion for the art of sailing and its life promise – yet careful respect for the s… [read more]